CVE-2024-26637: wifi: ath11k: rely on mac80211 debugfs handling for vif
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
wifi: ath11k: rely on mac80211 debugfs handling for vif
mac80211 started to delete debugfs entries in certain cases, causing a ath11k to crash when it tried to delete the entries later. Fix this by relying on mac80211 to delete the entries when appropriate and adding them from the vifadddebugfs handler.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26637?
CVE-2024-26637 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause crashes in the ath11k wireless driver.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26637?
To fix CVE-2024-26637, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26637?
CVE-2024-26637 affects systems running the Linux kernel that utilize the ath11k wireless driver.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-26637?
Exploiting CVE-2024-26637 could lead to system instability and crashes related to wireless functionality.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-26637?
Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2024-26637 other than applying the kernel patch.